Highly experienced Construction Executive with strong leadership and client relationship management skills seeking a full time management position. Background includes Civil, Commercial and Military Construction projects.
US Citizen with clearances in place. ( 239) 289-5900
John R. Varsames
13001 White Violet Drive, Naples, FL 34119, USA
Objective: T o secure a senior management position in the filed of Construction Management, Business Development & Client Relations with a quality firm.
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Summary Highly successful experienced Construction executive with proven track record; Strong strategic thinker and team & relationship builder. Turn around specialist with diverse experienced. Strong P&L track record.
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Areas of Expertise Construction & Development – Real Estate
• Construction Management
• Facilities Management, Leasing & Sales
• Acquisitions, Permitting & Entitlements
• Management of Consultants & Engineers
• Marketing Programs Development
• FEMA Certified Incident Commander
• Mission Pilot USAF Auxiliary, Lt Colonel
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Experience:
The Construction Managers, Inc – Principal- Naples, FL 2006- Present
Managed a portfolio of Construction projects in Florida, rehabilitation and fit-ups. Responsible for strategic planning of all aspects of the business including staffing, & marketing, staff supervision and construction budgeting and planning; Created strategies for overall business model and financial management
 Raised equity and managed fiduciary interests
 Coordinated Consultants, Attorney and Engineers
 Construction Management & Contract Management
 Site Selection- Consultant, Major National Clients- Hotels
 Work-out Construction consulting for financial institutions
College Street Partners, Vice –President, Boston, MA 2006-Present www.collegestreetpartners.com; Real Estate Consulting Firm to Healthcare industry, Development of Medical Office Building & Outpatient Surgical Centers – Boston & Naples FL
 Feasibility Studies & Master Plans
 Permitting & entitlement
 Architectural and Engineering Coordination
John R. Wood Companies, Vice President of Operations – Naples, FL
Managed operations of a $3.5 Billon Real Estate operation, including marketing department, IT department and personnel management www.johnrwood.com
 Managed Real Estate holding, leases, acquisitions, construction fit-ups
 Managed the Construction of new Corporate Headquarters and four new branch offices including new constructions and remodeling.
 Leases, management contracts, permitting & entitlements
 Managed Marketing Department, Magazine Publishing, Large advertising budget and special presentations
 Managed the integration of Company Intranet and Internet presence
E-Note.com, President - Burlington, Vermont 1999-2001
NASDQ publically traded Company in high –tech Internet .Com Company
Took over operational control on behalf of the Board of Directors of the technology development of MIT engineering staff, marketing department and all personnel matters.
 Managed Shareholder fiduciary interest
 Coordinated legal, accounting and SEC reporting
 Took the product “TV-Email†to market in 2000, named product of the year at CES, Las Vegas
 Traveled internationally to the UK, Europe, China and the Chez Republic for joint venture deals and manufacturing, real estate & construction
 Took the stock value for zero to $15.00 per share
Northshore Development, Partner and COO- Burlington Vermont 1984- 1999
Co- Founder- Built one of the largest Building and Development Companies in Northern New England in the area of design /build leasebacks, commercial office parks and residential development.
 Clients included IBM, GMAC, Maine Bonding and Insurance, US Post Office, NYNEX, Stern Center, Analytical Services, Select Tech and many others
 Developed, built and marketed over 1,200 homes and condominiums successfully
 Multiple National Award winners for design, marketing and energy efficiency
 Managed commercial and residential developments over 2 Million sq ft.
 Land and site selections and acquisitions, permitting, budgeting, marketing to completion- never sued by a client or and association
Kessel Duff Construction - Williston, VT – Principal Shareholder 1985- 1995
Medium Sized General Contractor building Residential Complexes, Dormitories, Apartments, Commercial Building, Mid-rise Construction, and Corporate Headquarters- 90 employees at peak. WWW.kesselduff.com
Saint Michael’s College, Dartmouth College Trinity College
 Bank Headquarters Bank North, Burlington Saving Bank, IDX Corporation
 Multiple condomiums communities and apartment complexes
 Medical Fit-up, Labs and Medical Office Buildings, Hospital renovations
 Bonded Contractor
 Primarily Design- Build and Construction Management firm- negotiated work
SG Phillips Corporation- Waitsfield VT – Vice President 1999-1984
Large Bonded General Contractor Public Works – Rainmaker - Started Building Division for Negotiated Work
 IBM Corporation, Laboratories, Bridge & Manufacturing Construction, $67 M
 Karl Suss America Inc, US Headquarters for Swiss Wafer Maker
 Ski Area Developments, Sugurbush, Stratton and Mt. Ascutney
 Multiple Residential projects, FL, VT, MA
 Techboro Center, Digital Equipment Corporation, Marlborough, M
American INVESCO Corporation, Chicago, IL - Director 1979-1984
Largest Developer of Condominium Conversion Projects in America of the era
Grand Rapids, Ft. Lauderdale, NYC, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Columbus & Bethesda, Rockville MD, VA- Primarily high-rise Construction and Management.
 Acquisitions assistance, budgeting, feasibility studies, focus groups
 Managed Construction and rehabilitation projects on large scale
 Hired consultant, Decorators, Architects, Coordinated Legal
 Ran the Property management Division in NYC, managed 2,600 union employees and 240 staff
 Labor relations- settled Union Strike
 Managed very large rehabilitation and fit-up projects, high rise and retail
Woodbury Organization, Glens Falls, NY – General Manager 1975-1979
Large Regional family owned Lumber Company, Mills and Housing Manufacturer – Full P&L responsibilities, Staff management, and technical sales
 Brought Branch to profitability in six months following large losses
 Purchased car load and truck load lots of lumber and building materials
 Marketed panelized condominiums and buildings
 Supervised entire operation
Nikon Construction, New York, New York- Business Development & Construction Manager for very high end retail fit-ups, department stores and shopping malls
 A&S, R.H. Macy, Filenes, Bloomingdales were representative clients
 Coordinated fit-ups with Corporate Representatives, Architect & Planners
 Primarily negotiated work, high margin, fast track construction scheduling
 Direct report relationship with Corporate Management Team
Georgia Pacific Corporation, NYC Distribution Division, Manager 1973-1975
Architectural & Engineering Representative for Company product line in specifying products and implementation on major construction projects
 Highest market penetration in volume in the US
 Continually top three National producers company wide
 Coordinated purchasing, sales and distribution
 Large Union Market with strong labor relations’ skills.
Family Background: I am the third generation member of a construction and development family. I started at a very early age in lumberyards, framing, and concrete work. I spent every weekend, summers and school vacations working in and around the trades.
I have traveled globally for business in Asia, Europe and throughout the US and very familiar with cultural issues and managing projects abroad. My forte is relationship building and management.
Military Background, United Stated Air Force Active Duty & Guard
Vietnam era veteran, pilot qualified, served in the intelligence field and classified communication.
 Ground Air Radio Operations
 Forward Air Traffic Control
 Completed service in Guard- Civil Engineering
Civil Air Patrol, USAF Aux, Lt. Colonel, Southeast Region, Chief of Staff
Mission Pilot, Incident Commander, Five States in SE Region, Masters Rating in Operations, Security Clearance
 Counter Drug Pilot, Special Missions For Homeland Security
 Squadron Commander, FL Wing Chief of Staff- 4,000 members
 FL Wing Vice- Commander, A-3 Deputy Chief of Staff for Air & Ground
 Hurricane Relief Missions, Charley, Katrina, Wilma, Francis
 Awarded Four Exceptional Service Awards
Graduate: Regional Staff College, National Staff College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Instructor Region Staff College, Multiple Courses & Ratings, FEMA ICS Ratings for Incident Command System
Educational Experience:
Undergraduate – St, Michael’s College – Business 1973
Post Graduate & Professional – Institute of Design & Construction, NYC 73-75
Columbia University – NYC, Planning Courses, 75
Xerox Program Sales Training
Certified in Senior Housing NAHB
Dean of Gulf Cost School of Construction- Taught pre-licensing Courses
Numerous continuing education classes
Licensed Florida General Contractor
Community & Professional Involvement:
Chairman Associate Board of Trustees – St. Michael’s College
Appointed by VT Governor to Vermont Council of the Arts
Chairman of the Board - Energy Rated Homes
National Board of Directors – National Association of Home Builders
Guest Lecturer- University of Vermont- Graduate School of Planning
Chairman Non-profit Credit Union
Habitat for Humanity, Frequent Keynote Speaker on Affordable Housing
Legislative Lobbyist for Construction Industry- Testified on numerous occasions before Senate and House Sub- Committees in Vermont & Washington DC for NAHB
Chairperson of the Year- American Heart Association
Personal:
Married for 37 years to Heidi A. Varsames, Licensed Realtor and Financial Planner– Merrill Lynch
Two Grown Daughters:
Lori Varsames – SantaFe, NM –Middlebury Undergraduate, Masters Degree Suborn, Paris, FR
Kristen Tyson, J.D. – Concord, MA- Georgetown and Boston College Law School – Prosecutor – Suffolk County
Hobbies: Golf, Fitness, Flying, and Fishing
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